Sturegeon Bay Walleye

Last night (4-25) was a great night to be fishing walleye, we found some warmer water that produced some nice fish. Our biggest was 9.4 pounds and the smallest a 6 pound walleye. All of our fish were males. Slow and quiet worked best, with cold water that is crystal clear it is easy to spook fish. Today's forecast if calling for NE winds at 10 to 20 mph so I'm expecting good fishing, but less than great condition to stay warm. Please practice catch-n-release. See the picutres at: http://www.reelactioncharters.com/fishingreports.shtml
Tight Lines Capt. Scott

Scott,
Thanks for the report.
I put in last night just as you were putting in. I had the warrior tiller.
I am Wayne Horns buddy.
I was the AD at Kiel. I talked with Wayne last Friday. Yesterday (Thursday night) I stayed in the canal I did not do good. Last Friday I had seven. biggest about 6.5LBS But yesterday I could not get anything going in the canal. I saw you go out into the Bay but to be honest with you I do not know it well enough to go prospecting at dark, so I normally stay in the canal at night. Hopefully this summer I can get out and prospect with the GPS. I tell you this much. Wayne Horn taught this city boy a whole lot about fishing big eyes. I give him credit because most people would never give up info on these types of places, but not only did he tell me about it but he would take me up their and show it to me. Well nice job with the eyes. Maybe we can talk sometime when I see you up their
Take care
Robb

Robb,
I didn't realize you were up last night. Next time stop and say hi. The bay can be intimidating at times, especially when the north wind is blowing and the water is 37 degrees. The canal can provide some great fishing and calm water, but It has its days. It is a very sensitive bite that can turn on and off like a switch. One quick look last night and I knew it would be a tough night in the canal. I opted to make a run and it was a good choice. Your right about Wayne. A great fisherman, and even better person, that is very committed as you already know.

Tight Lines Capt. Scott

Scott,
From everything I hear you are the guide of choice for Sturgeon Bay. I will certainly stop by and say hi next time I see you. Maybe you can give me a pointer or two. Last Friday I had seven eyes and I really thought I had it figured out and then yesterday I learned why it is called fishing and I also learned why I am not a guide.
take care and good fishing.
Robb

Scott what depths do you troll when it is flat calm? Do you put out boards at all and try to stay out a bit deeper? Last question, do you use a steel leader? I know Dale S. does and he catches a lot of fish (at times) but I still use mono. Just looking for a second opinion thanks for the great reports!!!!!!!

Baitman,

I don't use boards very often in Sturgeon Bay at night. The structure is so defined that it is hard to stay in the right depth and the traffic makes it even harder. I prefer trying to keep the boat in the right water and the baits behind. If it is calm I try to fish were no other boats are fishing. I try to keep very quite, bright lights off, and keep the kicker at idle. If you power up in the wrong spot it can spook fish. I'm don't use leaders, but It is personal preference. I just keep good track of my line and tie new as needed. Zebra muscles are the only reason for a leader with walleye. Good Luck Scott